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The cheapest and fastest buses from Lucerne to Basel
Showing times and prices for Jun 20
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 10 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
79 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lucerne to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lucerne to Basel will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Fast buses
Of the 4 buses that leave Lucerne for Basel on Sat, Jun 20, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 79 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 1 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
6:30 AM1h10Lucerne7:40 AMBasel$101One-way0 transfers- 1:10 PM1h00Lucerne2:10 PMBasel$121One-way0 transfers
- 11:40 PM1h00Lucerne12:40 AMBasel$121One-way0 transfers
- 9:30 AM1h30Lucerne11:00 AMBasel$131One-way0 transfers
- 1:10 PM1h00Lucerne2:10 PMBasel$121One-way0 transfers
- 11:40 PM1h00Lucerne12:40 AMBasel$121One-way0 transfers
- 6:30 AM1h10Lucerne7:40 AMBasel$101One-way0 transfers
- 9:30 AM1h30Lucerne11:00 AMBasel$131One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Lucerne to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 49 miles (79 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 41m Average total duration 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The cheapest way to travel from Lucerne to Basel is a bus with an average price of $37 (€30).
This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Basel:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Basel costing on average $39 (€32).
The fastest way to travel from Lucerne to Basel is by train with an average journey time of 1h 9m.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 11m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lucerne and Basel including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lucerne to Basel among Omio's users.
Take the bus. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (1h 11m by bus vs 1h 12m by car) and save roughly $39 (€32) compared to fuel and tolls ($37 (€30) vs $75 (€62)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio, Bartolini Turismo.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Lucerne to Basel Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Gruppo Di Maio | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Bartolini Turismo | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Live departures
Lucerne to Basel bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lucerne to Basel buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:30 PM Lucerne | 1h30 | 6:00 PM Basel | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:00 PM Lucerne | 1h10 | 7:10 PM Basel | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:00 PM Lucerne | 0h50 | 7:50 PM Basel | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:10 PM Lucerne | 1h10 | 10:20 PM Basel | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:30 PM Lucerne | 0h40 | 12:10 AM Basel | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:30 AM Lucerne | 1h10 | 7:40 AM Basel | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:30 AM Lucerne | 1h30 | 11:00 AM Basel | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:10 PM Lucerne | 1h00 | 2:10 PM Basel | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lucerne to Basel
SwitzerlandSwitzerland
Buses from Lucerne to Basel run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:04, the last at 23:54. The fastest bus covers the 49 miles (79 km) distance in 3h 20m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 49 miles (79 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 3h 20m |
First bus 12:04 AM |
Last bus 11:54 PM |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 2 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio, Bartolini Turismo from Lucerne to BaselYou can travel by bus between Lucerne to Basel with BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio, Bartolini Turismo for as low as $12 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
BlaBlaCar
About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: "Bla" for quiet, "BlaBla" for talkative, and "BlaBlaBla" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys.
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
3 a day
Gruppo Di Maio
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 20m
Cheapest Price
$12 (€10)
Gruppo Di Maio frequency
1 a day
Bartolini Turismo
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 30m
Cheapest Price
$61 (€50)
Bartolini Turismo frequency
1 a day
Complete guide to Basel
Things to do in Basel
Discover the best of Basel — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Basel trip today.
- Must visit
Fondation Beyeler
A celebrated museum in nearby Riehen with an exceptional collection of modern and contemporary art, set in a striking Renzo Piano building and landscaped park.
- Recommended
Museum Tinguely
Dedicated to Jean Tinguely’s kinetic sculptures, this riverside museum is one of Basel’s most distinctive cultural attractions and especially appealing for modern art fans.
- Must visit
Altstadt Grossbasel
The historic core on the south side of the Rhine, packed with narrow lanes, major sights, and classic Basel atmosphere.
- Must visit
Marktplatz
Basel’s central market square, framed by the Rathaus and daily city life, making it a natural starting point for sightseeing.
- Must visit
Rhine Promenade
One of Basel’s defining walking areas, ideal for views, people-watching, and experiencing the city’s close relationship with the river.
- Vegetarian
Basler Mehlsuppe
A traditional Basel flour soup, slowly browned for a deep roasted flavor and often served during Fasnacht. It is one of the city’s most iconic dishes.
- Vegetarian
Basler Läckerli
Basel’s famous spiced biscuit made with honey, nuts, candied peel, and kirsch. It is a classic local sweet strongly associated with the city.
- Vegetarian
Käsewähe
A Swiss cheese tart popular in Basel bakeries and homes, with a savory custard filling in pastry. It is a common casual lunch or snack.
Restaurant Schlüsselzunft
A historic guild-house restaurant serving classic Swiss cuisine and seasonal dishes in an elegant old-town atmosphere.
Restaurant Kunsthalle Basel
A long-established Basel brasserie near the museum quarter, known for refined Swiss and French-influenced dishes in a stylish historic setting.
Walliser Kanne
A well-known traditional Swiss restaurant specializing in fondue, raclette, and hearty alpine fare in a cozy, rustic setting.
Swiss Franc
Basel is costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transport are pricey, though supermarkets and lunch specials can help reduce daily costs.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- CHF 12-20 for takeaway or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- CHF 25-45 per person at a casual restaurant.
- Fine dining
- CHF 90+ per person at upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- CHF 4.50-6 for a cappuccino or latte.
Tipping culture
Service is included. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving about 5-10% for very good service is appreciated. Round up for taxis; small tips are optional in cafés and bars.
Basel & Regio
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Prices
- Single ticket
- CHF 4.70
- Day pass
- CHF 10.90
To the city center
Basel Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) -> Barfüsserplatz, Basel
- Distance
- 1.4 km
- Travel time
- 5 min
- Ticket machines are available at major tram and bus stops, and the Basel & Regio app supports mobile ticket purchase. Card payment is generally available at ticket machines.
- If you stay overnight in Basel, many accommodations provide a BaselCard with free public transport in the city zone during your stay.
FAQs: Bus from Lucerne to Basel
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lucerne to Basel by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Basel, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Lucerne to Basel can start from as little as $12 (€10) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Lucerne to Basel is $37 (€30) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Lucerne to Basel is 3h 20m to travel the 49 miles (79 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Lucerne to Basel leaves at 12:04 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Lucerne to Basel leaves at 11:54 PM.
Yes, there are 3 direct buses a day from Lucerne to Basel with BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio, Bartolini Turismo. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Lucerne to Basel, you can count on BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio, Bartolini Turismo for the best way to get you to Basel. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Lucerne and Basel and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A trip to Basel from Lucerne is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3h 20m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lucerne and Basel including taking a bus and train.
No, the bus from Lucerne to Basel has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Lucerne to Basel.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Basel are:
- Basel Minster, a Gothic cathedral known for its twin towers and stunning views of the Rhine River
- Kunstmuseum Basel, Switzerland's oldest public art collection featuring works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art
- Tinguely Fountain, a playful kinetic sculpture fountain created by artist Jean Tinguely
- Basel Zoo, a popular attraction with diverse animal species and conservation programs
- Rathaus Basel, a striking red sandstone town hall with a richly decorated facade and historical significance.
The best things to do in Basel include:
- Tinguely Museum, dedicated to the works of Swiss artist Jean Tinguely, featuring kinetic sculptures
- Rhine River Cruise, a scenic boat tour providing unique perspectives of Basel's architecture and landscapes
- Explore the Old Town, a charming area with cobblestone streets, medieval buildings, and vibrant markets
- Visit the Fondation Beyeler, a renowned art museum with a collection of modern and tribal art
- Attend Art Basel, an international art fair showcasing contemporary artworks from around the world.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Lucerne to Basel.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the bus from Lucerne to Basel.
No, luggage for the bus from Lucerne to Basel needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Lucerne to Basel.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Lucerne to Basel.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Lucerne to Basel.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Lucerne to Basel.
Since both Lucerne and Basel are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lucerne to Basel among Omio's users.
Switzerland uses the Swiss Franc (CHF) as its currency. Travelers can use both cash and cards; however, credit and debit cards are widely accepted, especially in cities and larger establishments, making card payments convenient. Cash is still useful for small purchases, local markets, or remote areas where card acceptance may be limited.
In Basel, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like public transportation and popular tourist spots. Scams involving fake charity collectors and overpriced taxi rides have also been reported. Staying alert and using official transportation services can help ensure a safe visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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